RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2005-00938
            INDEX CODE:  100.00

      XXXXXXX    COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED: YES


MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  20 Sep 2006


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2Q  (personnel  medically
retired or discharged) be changed to a code which will  enable  his
reenlistment into the Air Force.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was medically discharged  from  the  USAF  on  9  Sep  02,  with
Somatoform disorder and headaches.  However,  he  does  not  suffer
from those  illnesses.   His  psychiatrist  states,  “There  is  no
evidence that he suffers from Somatoform  Disorder.”   His  primary
care physician, states, “…he has no medical problems and should  be
considered fit for any employment.”

In support of  his  appeal,  applicant  submitted  a  copy  of  his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active  Duty,
dated 6 Jul 01; his honorable  discharge  certificate;  Psychiatric
Evaluation Clearance; Physician  Evaluation  Clearance,  and  other
supporting documents.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on  24  Mar  99  for  a
period of four years in the grade of airman basic.  On 2 Aug 99, he
was promoted to the grade of airman first class.

On 16 May 01, applicant was found unfit by  the  Informal  Physical
Evaluation Board (IPEB) and with his concurrence, was placed on the
Temporary Disability Retired  List  (TDRL),  effective  6  Jul  01.
On 9 Sep 02, his name was removed from TDRL and he  was  discharged
with entitlement to disability severance  pay,  with  a  disability
rating of ten (10) percent, with RE code of 2Q.  At the time of his
separation, he was credited with 2 years, 3 months, and 12 days  of
active duty service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The  BCMR  Medical  Consultant  reviewed   this   application   and
recommended denial.  The applicant complained of headaches becoming
constant with  superimposed  daily  episodes  of  severe  headaches
lasting 30 minutes to an hour occurring  several  times  every  day
that   were   associated   with   numerous    symptoms    including
dizziness/loss of balance, ringing in the ears,  transient  hearing
loss, visual changes (fireworks like visual disturbance),  loss  of
vision, difficulty thinking and concentrating, occasional  loss  of
consciousness,   numbness   in    the    body    and    extremities
tremor/trembling of the  arms,  increased  muscle  tension,  racing
pulse,  temperature   fluctuations,   and   dissociative   symptoms
manifesting  as  aggressive  behavior/impulsive  behavior  such  as
hitting walls.  Reportedly, during the episodes of severe headaches
the applicant would behave in an  aggressive  manner  and  have  no
recall of the events.  Due to the inability to concentrate and  not
remembering events during the headaches, he would forget what  work
he was supposed to be doing.

The  applicant  was  extensively  evaluated  by   three   different
neurologists (2 Air Force and 1  civilian)  and  civilian  and  Air
Force  mental  health  professionals  leading  to  a  diagnosis  of
Somatoform  Disorder.   Comprehensive  neuropsychological   testing
strongly indicated a pattern of manifesting psychological stress as
physical symptoms.  Due to the progressive symptoms  refractory  to
treatment and inability to fulfill duty requirements, the applicant
was referred for a medical evaluation board.  He was found unfit by
the IPEB and placed on the TDRL, effective 6 Jun 01.  On 12 Jul 02,
the Physical  Evaluation  Board  (PEB)  concluded  his  history  of
Somatoform  Disorder  associated  with  Dissociative  Disorder  and
headaches, although resolved was unfitting for military service and
he was discharged with severance pay effective 9 Sep 02.

The PEB concluded that although asymptomatic, his  medical  history
remained disqualifying for continued military  service.   Although,
the applicant may be currently asymptomatic, his  clinical  history
and results of clinical testing while on active duty  are  entirely
consistent with the diagnoses rendered and represents  a  condition
with an unacceptable risk for recurrent symptoms  when  exposed  to
the stresses of normal personal life such  as  marital  discord  as
well as the often high stress  of  military  service.   Action  and
disposition in this case are proper and reflect compliance with Air
Force directives that implement the law.

The BCMR Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to  the  applicant
on 19 Jul 06 for review and comment within 30  days.   As  of  this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided  by  existing
law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient  relevant   evidence   has   been   presented   to
demonstrate the existence of an error  or  injustice.   Applicant’s
contentions are duly noted; however, we are not persuaded  that  he
has been the victim of an error or injustice.  At the time  members
are separated from the Air Force, they are  furnished  an  RE  code
predicated upon the quality of their service and the  circumstances
of their separation.  Applicant’s RE code of 2Q accurately reflects
that  he  was  medically  discharged  with  severance   pay.    The
applicant’s case has undergone an exhaustive  review  by  the  BCMR
Medical Consultant and we find nothing in the evidence provided  by
the applicant that would overcome his assessment of the  case.   We
believe that given the circumstances  surrounding  the  applicant’s
separation, the RE code issued was in accordance with the governing
directives.  Therefore, in the absence of  persuasive  evidence  to
the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the
relief sought in this application.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and  it  has  not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel  will
materially  add  to  our  understanding  of  the  issue   involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified  that  the  evidence  presented  did  not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that  the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and that  the
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of  newly
discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket  Number
BC-2005-00938 in Executive Session on 15  August  2006,  under  the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

      Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
      Ms. LeLoy W. Cottrell, Member
      Ms. Karen A. Holloman, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Mar 05, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 5 Jun 06.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jul 06.




                                   RICHARD A. PETERSON
                                   Panel Chair